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Conflicts in the world

Peace represents a fundamental precondition for a dignified human life, as it provides the stability required for societal well-being and the absence of fear, violence, and disruption. Without peace, the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals becomes unattainable, since armed conflict undermines economic development, weakens access to education and healthcare, and obstructs effective environmental governance. Nevertheless, numerous conflicts persist across the world.

Please study this map displaying current global conflicts https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker and complete the following tasks:

1. Create a graph illustrating the number of conflicts on each continent.
2. Choose one conflict that you find particularly interesting and study the background information provided when clicking on the map. If additional information is needed, use further reputable sources. Answer shortly these questions:

• When did the conflict begin?
• What are the causes of the conflict?
• Who are the main actors involved in the conflict?
• What is the role of the national government in the conflict?
• Are any external actors are involved in the conflict?

Finally, write down your own reflections and opinions regarding the conflict.

Please send your completed assignments by the end of December 2025.

Energy Production and Consumption

Energy is essential for human beings because it powers everything from homes and transportation to industries and communication. Without energy sources, the development and well-being of societies around the world would not be possible. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 7 is called “Affordable and Clean Energy”, and it aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all[1].

Read the text about Energy Production and Consumption: https://ourworldindata.org/energy-production-consumption and complete the following tasks:

• Create a graph showing primary energy consumption in Czechia in 1984 – 1994 – 2004 – 2014 – 2024.
• Make your own table to compare energy use per person in 2024 in Czechia with last iGeo organiser countries: Thailand, Ireland, Indonesia, France, China.

Briefly interpret the results.

Please send your completed assignments by the end of November 2025.

[1] https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal7

OSN Sustainable Development Goals[1]

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals designed to address major social, economic, and environmental challenges by 2030. Geography is closely connected to the SDGs because it studies the relationships between people, places, and environments across the world.

Geography helps us understand where problems such as poverty, hunger, and climate change occur, why they happen in certain regions, and how they affect people and ecosystems differently. For example, geographical research can show how rising sea levels threaten coastal communities (Goal 13: Climate Action) or how urban growth influences access to clean water and sanitation (Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation).

By using tools like maps, spatial data, and fieldwork, geographers can monitor progress towards the SDGs, identify inequalities between regions, and support sustainable planning. In this way, geography provides essential knowledge and skills for creating solutions and making informed decisions that help achieve the SDGs.

Your task is to study information about the Sustainable Development Goals on this website https://sdgs.un.org/goals. Then choose one of the goals and write up to 300 words on how you personally can contribute to achieving the desired goal. You can add a maximum of one graphic feature (map, graph, photo) to support your thinking.

Please send us your proposal by the end of October 2025.

[1] https://www.undp.org/sustainable-development-goals